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Ever since PARADE selected its first All America High School Football Team in 1963, the magazine has been discovering some of the greatest gridiron legends in history. Here’s a roundup of more than 50 players PARADE named, from current stars like Tim Tebow and Reggie Bush, to enduring fan favorites like Dan Marino and John Elway.

These players represent the highest level of excellence in American high school athletics. PARADE editors selected them not only for their achievements in high school, but also the qualities that would make them legends in the NFL.